Savea to make injury comeback
Hurricanes loose forward Ardie Savea is set to play his first game in eight months after being named on the bench for their match against the Blues in Auckland on Sunday.
Barrett set for Blues debut at 15
Beauden Barrett has been selected at fullback for the Blues’ Aotearoa clash against the Hurricanes in Auckland on Saturday.
Bumper crowds expected for Aotearoa openers
Crowds are expected to flock to Auckland and Dunedin with a combined total of over 60 000 fans anticipated for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Watch: Refs explain Aotearoa breakdown rules
New Zealand Rugby Referee Manager Bryce Lawrence and Kiwi referee Paul Williams explain the new breakdown rules that will be implemented during Super Rugby Aotearoa.
NZ & Aus Super Rugby fixtures
All the fixtures for the first five rounds of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa as well as the new Australian Super Rugby tournament.
Super Rugby Aotearoa teams (Round 1)
Before making your Superbru predictions, check out all the teams for the opening round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa this weekend.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Hurricanes
The Hurricanes will hope that the presence of All Blacks loose-forward Ardie Savea will help the team find more consistency during Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa, writes DYLAN JACK.
Barrett brothers reunion put on hold
The Hurricanes and Chiefs have suffered early injury blows as Jordie Barrett and Sam Cane are expected to sit out the first round of Vodacom Super Rugby Aotearoa.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Blues
The Blues will welcome the presence of two world-class playmakers to boost the challenge for their first piece of silverware since 2003, writes DYLAN JACK.
Super Rugby Aotearoa preview: Crusaders
The defending Vodacom Super Rugby champions Crusaders should still be favourites to retain their title on the domestic scene, writes DYLAN JACK.
